Tipperary GAA Scene

FBD Insurance County Championships

A very busy weekend on the hurling front last weekend with a total of sixteen games being played over the weekend. See senior, premier intermediate and intermediate reports. In the Junior ‘A’ hurling championship semi-finals, Upperchurch/Drombane had an impressive 4-19 to 2-12 win over Moyle Rovers in Boherlahan, while also on Saturday in Fethard, Grangemockler/Ballyneale defeated Thurles Sarsfields 1-21 to 0-18 and in so doing booked their place in the final which will take place on Saturday, October 22nd at 2.30pm in Golden.

In the Junior ‘B’ hurling championship quarter finals, Solohead defeated Drom & Inch on Friday in Clonoulty by 2-19 to 0-17. On Sunday in Templetuohy, Lorrha were comfortable 1-13 to 0-3 winners over Clerihan with Donnacha O’Meara getting the goal. In Cappawhite, Portroe defeated Cahir 2-13 to 1-9 with James Ferris and Niall Gleeson getting the Port goals. In Holycross, Thurles Sarsfields proved too strong for Knockavilla-Donaskeigh Kickhams 3-17 to 1-07. The semi-final pairings see Portroe taking on Solohead in Newport on Saturday October 22nd at 2.30pm while the following afternoon Lorrha will play Thurles Sarsfields in Moneygall at 12.30pm.

Next weekend will be mainly on the big ball as a number of finals are down for decision. The main focus of attention will be on FBD Semple Stadium on Sunday when both the Senior and Intermediate finals will be played. In the Intermediate, CJ Kickhams Mullinahone will face Ballina at 1.00pm while in the Senior final last year’s beaten finalists Clonmel Commercials will come up against Upperchurch/Drombane who will be appearing in the final for the first time in the club’s history, throw in for this game is set for 3.15pm with Moyle Rovers Sean Lonergan in charge of the whistle.

Sunday will also be a special occasion for the Moyle Rovers club as their senior football jubilee team will be introduced to the crowd prior to the commencement of the senior game.

The Tom Cusack Cup final is down for decision this Saturday when holders Rockwell Rovers and Killenaule meet in Clonmel Sportsfield at 2.30pm while in the Junior ‘A’ football semi-finals, Sean Treacys play Clerihan in Bansha and Thurles Sarsfields and Ballingarry meet in Cashel.

The four quarter finals of the Junior ‘B’ football championship are also set to be decided over the weekend starting on Friday in New Inn when Boherlahan-Dualla and Eire Óg Annacarty/Donohill meet. On Saturday, Cappawhite play Upperchurch Drombane in Dundrum while in Templetuohy, Kilruane MacDonaghs play CJ Kickhams, Mullinahone. The last of the quarter finals will be played on Wednesday October 19th and will see Shannon Rovers take on Grangemockler/Ballyneale in Templetuohy at 8.00pm. There are also two very important hurling games down for decision this Saturday. In the Under 19 ‘A’ Hurling semi-final, Clonoulty will be the venue for the clash of Holycross/Ballycahill and Knockavilla-Donaskeigh Kickhams at 3.30pm while in Toomevara, Ballinahinch and Shannon Rovers will meet in the Intermediate Hurling relegation final at 2.30pm

MINOR HURLERS RECEIVE CIVIC RECEPTION

Last Saturday was a very special occasion in The Dome, Semple Stadium, as the All Ireland winning minor hurlers were accorded a civic reception by Tipperary County Council. Chairman of the council, Rodger Kennedy said it was a great to be in a position to honour this group of young men, along with their management who did their county proud by capturing both Munster and All Ireland titles this year. Rodger also pointed out that the idea for the civic reception came just moments after the final whistle was blown in Nowlan Park when he spoke to Tipperary GAA Board Chairperson Joe Kennedy.

MC Paul Collins did a magnificent job and kept the attendance entertained throughout. Tipperary GAA thank the members and officials of Tipperary County Council for their wonderful hospitality and for bestowing such an honour on the team. The full event was streamed live and is now available to watch back via the Tipperary County Council You Tube channel.

Minor Football Medal Presentation The Tipperary Minor Footballers were also in celebratory mood on Saturday evening as they were presented with their Daryl Darcy Cup medals which they won following their defeat of Limerick in the Munster Championship phase 1 earlier this year. The event which took place in the Horse & Jockey hotel was very well attended and the players along with their parents were addressed by a number of very informative speakers.

Craobh Na Mumhan - Scór Sinsear 2022

All roads lead to Cappamore next Sunday, October 16th for the Munster Final of Scór Sinsear. Tipperary will have full representation across the eight disciplines and will look to repeat the success of last year's final.

First up at 4.00pm, the Moyne Templetuohy Quiz Team take to the stage in the table qui round of the competition. Then at 6.00pm the main competition commences, and Tipperary are represented by: Rince Foirne – Newcastle; Amhránaíocht Aonair - Siobhan Egan (Newport); Aithriseoireacht - Noel Joyce (JK Brackens); Ceol Uirlise – (Newport); Nuachleas – Newport; Bailead Ghrupa – Newport; Rince Seit - Newcastle. We want to wish all our Tipperary competitors the very best of luck. Keep an eye on Tipperary Scór Social Media for live updates!